SECTION A (20 Marks)

Attempt all questions from this section

Question 1
What are the members of the bowed string family? Write the range of any one instrument on staff
notation.
Question 2
Mention any one similarity and one difference between the Hawaiian and the Spanish Guitar.
Question 3
Mention any TWO Similarities and TWO differences between the Trombone and the Tuba
Question 4
What are tuned percussion instruments? Write the names of at least four Tuned percussion
instruments. What are untuned percussion instruments?
Question 5
How is sound produced, and with what resulting tonal quality, in the Piano and the Pipe Organ?

SECTION B (80 Marks)

Attempt any four questions from this Section
Question 6
Name the four movements found in a symphony of the classical period, and explain in detail the use
of the first movement of any symphony of your choice.
Question 7
Describe and analysis in brief any one concerto you are familiar with, making special reference to the
role of the solo instrument.
Question 8
Give a brief account of the life, works and unique contribution of any two of the following
composers:
(a) J. Haydn
(b) P.I Tchaikovsky
(c) A. Dvořák.
(d) W.A Mozart
Question 9
Define and briefly describe the style of the following periods of early jazz: New Orleans, Swing,
Bebop and also name one prominent exponent of the style from each period.
Question 10
Write about the life, musical style and contribution of any one of the following jazz exponents:
(a) George Gershwin
(b) Duke Ellington
(c) Miles Davis
Question 11
Write a profile of your favourite solo artiste or band. Describe his/her/their contribution to popular
music and account for his/her/their popularity and appeal.
Question 12
Answer any four of the following:
(i) Define Electronic Music with special reference to its scope.
(ii) Why is the Moog Synthesizer considered a path-breaking instrument?
(iii) Explain the term ‘Dubstep’ with an example.
(iv) Define D.A.W and briefly explain any two of its features.
(v) Explain how a plug-in can enhance an audio sample.
(vi) Briefly explain any two ways in which a D.A.W is essential to the craft of a D.J.
Question 13
Write an essay of approximately 500 words about your personal experience as a musician in any one
of the following:
(a) As a solo singer or instrumentalist
(b) As a member of your school orchestra/band/choir
(c) As part of school musical theatre or any other music production.